Introduction About ADDKUFF AL SYRUP

ADDKUFF AL SYRUP is a combination of Ambroxol, Guaiphenesin, Levocetirizine, Menthol which belongs to the group of medicines called Mucolytics, Expectorants, Antihistamines and Antitussives respectively. It is used to manage allergic cold, bronchitis, nasopharyngitis (common cold), bronchial asthma, allergic cough, and maxillary sinusitis. Bronchitis is the inflammation of lungs with symptoms of coughing up thickened mucus (phlegm) and difficulty to breath.

Bronchial asthma has the symptoms of wheezing, chest tightness, excessive coughing, difficulty to breath. Maxillary sinusitis is an inflammation to sinus cavity by bacteria, virus, or fungi with symptoms of thick nasal discharge, nasal block, pain, and pressure around eyes. ADDKUFF AL SYRUP is not recommended for use in patients who are pregnant, breast-feeding women, with severe kidney diseases and in children and adolescents below 12 years of age.

ADDKUFF AL SYRUP should be used with caution if you are having diabetes or following sodium-controlled diet. The most common side effects of ADDKUFF AL SYRUP are dry mouth, tiredness, sedation, constipation, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, urinary discomfort. Contact your doctor if any of the above side effects worsen or persists for a longer duration.

Uses Of ADDKUFF AL SYRUP

It is used to manage:

• allergic cold
• nasopharyngitis
• bronchitis
• bronchial asthma
• allergic productive cough
• maxillary sinusitis

How ADDKUFF AL SYRUP Works

ADDKUFF AL SYRUP is a combination of Ambroxol, Guaiphenesin, Levocetirizine and Menthol. Levocetirizine blocks histamine receptors and manage the release of allergy causing chemicals. Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent, controls the overproduction of mucus and reduces the viscosity of the phlegm, making it easier to cough up. Guaiphenesin promotes mucus clearance, facilitates coughing up and spit out the sputum. Menthol is added into the combination because of its cooling effect on the throat. Thus ADDKUFF AL SYRUP eliminates phlegm and relieves the symptoms of allergy, cold and asthma.

How to use ADDKUFF AL SYRUP

Take ADDKUFF AL SYRUP as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of ADDKUFF AL SYRUP

How To Manage Side Effects

Diarrhea

Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids and electrolytes such as ORS. Consult doctor before taking any medication.

Headache

Drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated. Try to be tension free and relaxed. Take adequate sleep and rest. Avoid consumption of alcohol. Apply pain balm if required. Consult your doctor if it is getting worsened.

Nausea And Vomiting

Avoid eating fried and greasy food. Take simple, light, small meals at frequent intervals. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking lots of fluids.

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

Contraindicated

ADDKUFF AL SYRUP is not recommended for use if you are pregnant. Consult your doctor before taking.

Breastfeeding

Contraindicated

ADDKUFF AL SYRUP is not recommended for use in breast feeding mothers. Consult your doctor before taking.

Driving and Using Machines

Use with Caution

Do not drive or operate machines if you are feeling sleepy, dizzy after taking ADDKUFF AL SYRUP. Consult your doctor before taking.

Kidney

Contraindicated

ADDKUFF AL SYRUP is not recommended to use in patients suffering from kidney failure (renal impairment) or in patients who are at the end stage renal disease (severe kidney disease). Consult your doctor before taking ADDKUFF AL SYRUP.

Liver

Use with Caution

ADDKUFF AL SYRUP should be taken with caution in patients suffering from serious liver diseases. Consult your doctor before taking ADDKUFF AL SYRUP.

Allergy

Contraindicated

Do not take ADDKUFF AL SYRUP if you are allergic to Ambroxol, Levocetirizine, Guaiphenesin, Menthol, or any other ingredients of this medicine.

Lungs

Use with Caution

ADDKUFF AL SYRUP should be taken with caution in patients suffering from chronic cough, asthmatic attack and in patients suffering from a bronchial motor activity disorder along with a large production of mucus. Consult your doctor before taking ADDKUFF AL SYRUP.

Use In Pediatrics

Contraindicated

ADDKUFF AL SYRUP is not recommended to use in children and adolescents below 12 years of age. Consult your doctor before taking.

Use In Geriatrics

Use with Caution

ADDKUFF AL SYRUP should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking ADDKUFF AL SYRUP inform your doctor if you are taking following medicines:

• medicines used to manage infections (Ex. amoxycillin, cefuroxime, doxycycline, erythromycin)
• medicines used to manage cough (Ex. pholcodine, diphenhydramine)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took too much of ADDKUFF AL SYRUP, consult your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting and feeling sick.

Synopsis

More Information

• Keep ADDKUFF AL SYRUP out of reach of children
• Store ADDKUFF AL SYRUP at room temperature

FAQs About ADDKUFF AL SYRUP

Q: What is ADDKUFF AL SYRUP used for?

A: ADDKUFF AL SYRUP is for the management of allergic cold, common cold, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, chronic productive cough, and maxillary sinusitis. Consult your doctor before taking ADDKUFF AL SYRUP.

Q: What are the most common side effects of taking ADDKUFF AL SYRUP?

A: The most common side effects of ADDKUFF AL SYRUP are dry mouth, tiredness, sedation, constipation, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, urinary discomfort, contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.

Q: How ADDKUFF AL SYRUP works?

A: ADDKUFF AL SYRUP is a combination of Ambroxol, Guaiphenesin, Levocetirizine and Menthol. Levocetirizine blocks histamine receptors and manage the release of allergy causing chemicals. Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent, controls the overproduction of mucus and reduces the viscosity of the phlegm, making it easier to cough up. Guaiphenesin promotes mucus clearance, facilitates coughing up and spit out the sputum. Menthol is added into the combination because of its cooling effect on the throat. Thus ADDKUFF AL SYRUP eliminates phlegm and relieves the symptoms of allergy, cold and asthma.

Q: In which all conditions ADDKUFF AL SYRUP is contraindicated?

A: ADDKUFF AL SYRUP is not recommended for use in patients who are pregnant, breast feeding, having severe kidney diseases and in children and adolescents below 12 years of age. Consult your doctor before taking.

Q: What happens if someone take too much of ADDKUFF AL SYRUP?

A: If you or anyone else accidentally took too much of this medicine, consult your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdose includes nausea, vomiting and feeling sick.

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Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Chest Xray
• Sputum culture